The United Kingdom’s film production industry recorded a historic year after total spending reached two point eight billion pounds, driven largely by heavy investment from major Hollywood studios.

New figures released by the British Film Institute show the total represents the highest annual level of film production spend ever recorded in the UK, underlining the country’s growing appeal as a global filmmaking hub.

More than ninety percent of the total expenditure was attributed to inward investment features, with large-scale productions from United States studios choosing Britain for its experienced workforce, world-class studio facilities and generous film tax reliefs.

High-profile international productions accounted for the majority of the increase, reinforcing the UK’s reputation as a preferred location for blockbuster filmmaking.

Industry leaders said the surge reflects long-term confidence in the UK’s screen infrastructure, particularly the expansion of studio capacity across England and Wales and continued government support through competitive incentives.

The figures mark a significant rebound following pandemic-era disruptions and come despite global pressures from inflation and production delays in other markets.

While inward investment dominated the total, domestic UK film production also saw modest growth, supported by public funding and co-production agreements.

Officials said the combined strength of international and home-grown projects demonstrates the resilience of the sector and its importance to the wider creative economy.

The British Film Institute noted that sustained investment will depend on maintaining a stable policy environment and ensuring skills development keeps pace with demand.

With further studio expansions already underway, the UK film industry is positioned to remain one of the world’s leading production destinations in the years ahead.